Entries by Ellen

10 Ways Organizing Saves You Money

  Here are 10 ways that cut to the chase on organizing and saving money. These 10 ways organizing saves you money will be the best reasons to get organized now. 1.                  You won’t need to buy things you already have. You won’t have to run to Walgreens to buy your kids index cards or […]

Kids’ Precious Keepsakes and Art Work

    Moms wonder about all the papers and more that come home from school.  Keeping up with your kids precious keepsakes cam be overwhelming.  There are so many scribbles, cut outs and holiday artwork.   Setting up good systems and routines make it easier to keep control. What defines “precious” for every mom is different. Is […]

Top New Year Resolution for 2010: Spend more time with your family

According to ABC13 in Houston, the top newyear’s resolution is to spend more time with your family.   As a Certified Family Manager Coach, my passion is making families cohesive, communicative, and nurturing.  However, as with all goals, this can be overwhelming and end us with less than stellar success. Let’s break this down into some baby […]

Putting off Procrastination Class on Jan 27th

Celebrate National Get Organized Month with a week of great organizing classes!  This budget-friendly seminar series is for all levels of organized and disorganized.  Check out more at http://theprofessionalorganizer.com/organizingclasses/wednesday/ Putting Off Procrastination with Ellen Delap, CPO and Certified Family Manager Coach, and Leslie McKee, CPO and Certified Family Manager Coach ♦ For those who want […]

Change Happens!

Working with my clients, I know that change happens!  Here is how I know! I recently recieved the first card of the holiday season from a former client. Of course her goal was to be the first card in my mailbox! A client, on her own, decluttered her closet and took the items to Goodwill.  She started […]

Delap Family Cookbook

This year we are embracing simplicity.  Our family gift is complete! Our gift to you are these recipes. Hugs, happy organizing and happy holidays! Holly Cookies   Ingredients 30 large marshmallows or package of small mini marshmellows 1 stick of margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups corn flakes Liquid green food coloring – 1 -2 […]